I never see anything that happens in my life anymore as a coincidence. Everything happens for a God given reason. Every situation I find myself in, good, bad, or ugly, is a way to find a greater knowledge of Jesus Christ and all He is in me. The Holy Spirit is determined that we have this knowledge.
When I go through something and I need His peace and strength, I pray for it. I ask people to pray for me. I ask the Holy Spirit to reveal things in me that I need to change. Peace, strength, and joy of the Lord does not come, until what the Holy Spirit is revealing in me to change and I am obedient to that change. He doesn't care who's right or wrong in anything. His concern is to look more and more like Jesus in all things. This is a lifelong process of sanctification and allowing the Holy Spirit to change us within by daily reading of Gods word which has the positive effect on our minds and hearts, John 17: 15-19...
I want to know Jesus in everything I go through. Psalm 77:11-12, " I will remember the deeds of the Lord, yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds." Memories of his miracles and faithfulness are what sustain us through present circumstances. There will always be new things in our life to cause us too worry, or have anxiety. But the key for me to peace, is remembering all that God has brought me through. How it was a choice to be still with Him and grow. To let Him use whatever He has allowed for His glory. So look back and remember where you were, and all He's brought you through. Then help someone else. That is what this life is all about.
For Your glory Lord
Kim D
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